Fort Wayne, Indiana

Private charter · CMI → FWA

Champaign to Fort Wayne

174 miles, about 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Champaign to Fort Wayne, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from University of Illinois Willard Airport in Champaign to Fort Wayne International Airport in Fort Wayne, 174 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
174 mi
Flight
1 hr
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
CMIChampaignFWAFort Wayne
CMI → FWA174 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Champaign

Airports in Champaign

  • CMI

    Commercial airport

    University of Illinois Willard Airport

    Savoy · KCMI

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    8,101 ft

  • KTIP

    Regional airport

    Rantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field

    Rantoul

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KC16

    Regional airport

    Frasca Field

    Urbana

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    4,001 ft

  • K1C1

    Regional airport

    Paxton Airport

    Paxton

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    3,409 ft

Arriving Fort Wayne

Airports in Fort Wayne

  • FWA

    Commercial airport

    Fort Wayne International Airport

    Fort Wayne · KFWA

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    11,981 ft

  • SMD

    Regional airport

    Smith Field

    Fort Wayne · KSMD

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    3,126 ft

  • KGWB

    Regional airport

    De Kalb County Airport

    Auburn

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    7,106 ft

  • KHHG

    Regional airport

    Huntington Municipal Airport

    Huntington

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KC62

    Regional airport

    Kendallville Municipal Airport

    Kendallville

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    4,400 ft

When you land

Things to do in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne is Indiana’s second-largest city, set where three rivers meet in the northeast corner of the state. Manufacturing has long been the backbone of its economy, from the General Motors truck plant just southwest of the city to defense electronics firms, steel processors and medical device makers. Healthcare, insurance and logistics are also important, and Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network make the city a regional medical center. A wave of downtown investment, including Promenade Park along the riverfront, has given Fort Wayne new energy.

  1. 01

    Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo

    Consistently ranked among the best zoos in the country, it features an African journey, Australian Adventure and Indonesian rainforest exhibits.

  2. 02

    Promenade Park and the Riverfront

    Downtown’s revitalized riverfront offers a tree-canopy trail, kayak and canoe rentals, events, restaurants and walking paths along the St. Marys River.

  3. 03

    Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center

    Holding one of the largest family history collections in the country, the library’s genealogy center draws researchers from around the world.

  4. 04

    Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

    Downtown, the conservatory features tropical, desert and seasonal show gardens under glass, a welcome escape during Indiana winters.

  5. 05

    Parkview Field

    Home to the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the minor league affiliate of the San Diego Padres, this downtown ballpark is known for its fan experience.

  6. 06

    Embassy Theatre

    Built in 1928, this ornate movie palace hosts concerts, Broadway tours and performances, and is home to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.

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Questions

Champaign to Fort Wayne flights

How long is a private flight from Champaign to Fort Wayne?

About 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 174 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Champaign to Fort Wayne use?

You can depart from University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), Rantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field (KTIP), or Frasca Field (KC16) and arrive at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), Smith Field (SMD), or De Kalb County Airport (KGWB). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Champaign to Fort Wayne cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Champaign and Fort Wayne?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Fort Wayne back to Champaign are priced the same way.

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